sandwort
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/ˈsændwɔrt/
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/ˈsændwɔːt/
plant of sandy places
Etymology
Etymology Information
'sandwort' originates from Old English, specifically the words 'sand' and 'wyrt', where 'sand' meant 'sand' and 'wyrt' meant 'plant' or 'root'.
Historical Evolution
'sandwort' changed from the Old English compound 'sandwyrt' and eventually became the modern English word 'sandwort'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a plant of sandy places', and this basic meaning has remained largely unchanged into modern usage.
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Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
any of several low-growing, mat-forming plants of the genus Arenaria (family Caryophyllaceae), with small flowers, typically found on sandy or rocky soils.
A carpet of white sandwort covered the dunes.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2026/01/16 11:16